Head-to-head · School Management Software
Infinite Campus vs Sentral
Infinite Campus leads on 0 checks, Sentral on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreInfinite Campus · 8.7/10
Infinite Campus scores higher on our rubric for school management software: 8.7 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
Infinite Campus is the better fit for mature schools wanting core SIS operations. Sentral is the better fit for schools prioritizing wellbeing and transport workflows.
- Infinite Campus fits best
Mature schools wanting core SIS operations
- Sentral fits best
Schools prioritizing wellbeing and transport workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Infinite Campus 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Sentral 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #3 in School Management Software | #8 in School Management Software |
| Best for | Mature schools wanting core SIS operations | Schools prioritizing wellbeing and transport workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs | Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, 2FA | ISO 27001, PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Infinite Campus 6/6 · Sentral 6/6 | ||
| Attendance tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gradebook | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parent portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fee management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Admissions and enrollment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transport management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Student limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Infinite Campus is a student information system for K-12 school districts, serving administrators, teachers, students, parents, and technology staff. Its core environment brings together student and enrollment records, attendance,… Read the review → |
Sentral is a cloud-based school management platform for government and independent schools in Australia. It brings student profiles, attendance, academic reporting, admissions, fees, transport, wellbeing and parent communication into one… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Infinite Campus — where it wins
- Covers records, enrollment, attendance, grading, fees, and transportation
- Includes dedicated Campus Parent and Campus Student portals
- Supports Ed-Fi, SIF, CASE, and OneRoster interoperability
Where it doesn't
- SIS pricing requires a demo or sales discussion
- Platform coverage is centered on core school administration
- Campus Payments has a separate small one-time fee
Sentral — where it wins
- Covers attendance, grades, fees, admissions, transport and wellbeing
- Parent, student and teacher apps support communication and daily tasks
- API access plus Xero and Microsoft Dynamics integrations
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through contact with sales
- Some modules are optional add-ons for independent schools
- Integration coverage may require review beyond the named platforms
- Infinite Campus8.7/10 · Pricing on request
A mature SIS covering core records, enrollment, attendance, grading, portals, and administration.
Try Infinite CampusFull verdict → - Sentral8.1/10 · Pricing on request
A broad school operations platform with particularly strong wellbeing and transport workflows.
Visit SentralFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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